Munster final with Tipperary ‘a very exciting prospect’ for Fahy & Clare U20s
*Terence Fahy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. CONTESTING a second Munster U20 hurling final in three years is “a very exciting prospect”, Clare manager Terence Fahy has said.
Clare minors defeated by Kingdom in Munster semi-final
Gareth Murphy holds off Eoghan Joy. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. A savouring first half gave way for a sobering second as Clare’s Munster Final hopes were decisively shattered by a rampant Kerry in Páirc Naomh Mhuire in Quilty.
Clare player ratings vs Tipperary: Inexperienced defence costly with concession of goals
*Ryan Taylor scores a point for Clare. Photograph: Ruth Griffin. FOLLOWING yet another inspirational comeback after once again giving themselves a mountain to climb, Clare’s hurlers search for a first championship win continues, Eoin Brennan rates the performances from Saturday’s three point loss to Tipperary.
Extra-time Daryl Darcy Cup final defeat ‘heartbreaking’ for Clare minors – Hayes
*A disappointed Liam Casey in Semple Stadium. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. DEFEAT in the Daryl Darcy Cup final left Clare’s minor footballers and their manager Joe Hayes “gutted”.
Banner back in U20 final after Stritch goal quashes Rebels
*Clare’s Diarmuid Stritch. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill Fortune finally favoured the brave as Clare produced a late smash-and-grab victory to tee up a Munster Under 20 Final rematch with Tipperary next Wednesday.
Tipperary come up trumps over Clare minors again to claim Daryl Darcy Cup
*Clare captain Donncha O’Dwyer powers forward. Photograph: Gerard O’Neill. THERE was heartbreak for Clare once more as for the second successive time in a week, Tipperary produced a smash-and-grab turnaround to wrestle back the Daryl Darcy Cup
Minors showing their ability to recover from setbacks – O’Connell
CLARE’s minor hurling management have identified improving on preparation as essential for Friday’s showdown with Waterford.
Qualification for Clare Cup final ‘real landmark’ of Tulla Utd’s progression
*Tulla Utd celebrate at the final whistle. Photograph: Joe Buckley TULLA UTD are thrilled to have qualified for a first-ever Clare Cup final with manager Mike Moloney describing the feat as “a real landmark” in their progression.
‘We have to go to Tipp with a real focus’ – Hayes & minors braced for Premier battle
*Clare’s minor footballers. Photograph: James Downes DESPITE SUCCESSIVE wins, Clare minor footballers still have it all to play for in the final round of phase one of the Munster championship.
Tulla inflict the Kilker blow on Bridge to seal historic Clare Cup final appearance
*Simon Kilker saves Filip Mostowy’s header. Photograph: Joe Buckley Tulla United’s unprecedented season continued unabated when relievedly advancing to a first ever Clare Cup Final amidst an exceedingly tense finale with Bridge United in Frank Healy Park.